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Byron Donalds: “30% of the cost of a new home is government permitting and…”

Featuring: Byron Donalds, Republican | U.S. House, Florida, District 19

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This Week in Jacksonville: Byron Donalds weighs in on Florida's budget, affordability, redistricting

Published | Video Starts at 09:39

Number three, specific to housing. I believe we have to modernize all Permitting and planning in the state. 30% of the cost of a new home is government permitting and government processing times. You know, just. Because if it takes two years to put a shovel in the ground for a house that's not free, that costs money. (09:39–09:45)

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